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105 results about "Closed mouth" patented technology

Tooth arrangement system based on occlusion separation angle, medium and method

PendingCN119587188AMandibular plane angleGonial angle
The invention discloses a tooth arrangement system based on an occlusal separation angle. The tooth arrangement system comprises a registration program module, a left and right condylar process central point setting program module, an occlusal plane adjusting program module, an angle calculation program module, an opening and closing mouth movement program module, an automatic tooth arrangement program module, a dental arch line adjusting program module and a tooth movement program module, according to the tooth arrangement method based on the condylar axis occlusal separation angle, the ideal occlusal separation angle serves as the target to calculate the appropriate occlusal plane angle, the angle of the mandibular plane angle reaches the normal range, a doctor is assisted in formulating a better correction scheme, and the tooth arrangement accuracy is improved. The correction result is more stable, and the tooth occlusion function reaches the optimal state.
Owner:SHANGHAI YINQI DENTAL TECH CO LTD

Data processing method and device, equipment and medium

The invention relates to a data processing method and device, equipment and a medium, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining a plurality of closed movement tracks of the lower jaw of a user; acquiring a plurality of intersection points between each of a plurality of preset planes and the plurality of closed motion tracks; for each preset plane, determining a density highest point from the plurality of intersection points; and connecting the plurality of density highest points corresponding to the plurality of preset planes to obtain the muscle force closed channel. According to the technical scheme, the muscle force closed channel can be accurately obtained, the operation process is simple and convenient, and contact type measurement is not needed.
Owner:SHINING 3D TECH CO LTD

Postoperative oral function rehabilitation training analysis system and method for oral maxillofacial surgery

PendingCN119606324Aincrease bite forceImprove lip closureCharacter and pattern recognitionSensorsClosed mouthOral function
The invention discloses an oral function rehabilitation training analysis system and method after oral maxillofacial surgery, and the system carries out the real-time collection and intelligent evaluation of the rehabilitation training process data of a patient through a closed occlusion training evaluation module, an opening degree training evaluation module, a pronunciation training evaluation module, and a swallowing training evaluation module. The training effect of the patient is fed back in real time through the evaluation result, quantification of the rehabilitation effect is achieved, a scientific basis is provided for a rehabilitation plan made by medical staff, the occlusal force, lip closing force and pronunciation rehabilitation rate of the patient is effectively improved, and the life quality of the patient is remarkably improved.
Owner:THE FIRST MEDICAL CENT CHINESE PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL

On-site air tightness detection system and detection method for mouth of civil air defense project

The invention relates to the technical field of civil air defense engineering detection, in particular to a civil air defense engineering mouth site air tightness detection system and method, and the system comprises a reserved pipe which is arranged in an engineering mouth wall body and is used for communicating the spaces at the two sides of the engineering mouth wall body, and the two ends of the reserved pipe are provided with detachable plugs; the smoke generating device is used for inputting smoke into the mouth part of the civil air defense project through a reserved pipe outside the mouth part of the civil air defense project or generating smoke in the mouth part of the civil air defense project; the air pumping device is used for pumping air into the mouth of the civil air defense project through the reserved pipe outside the mouth of the civil air defense project; and the air pressure measuring device is used for measuring air pressure in the mouth of the civil air defense project in real time. According to the method, smoke is generated in the closed mouth of the civil air defense project and air inflation is carried out, so that the interior of the mouth of the civil air defense project reaches certain air pressure, whether the overall air tightness of the mouth of the civil air defense project is qualified or not is judged by observing the air pressure descending speed, and a specific leakage point is found by observing the smoke leakage position.
Owner:HUAIAN GUOHUA ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Positioning and stabilising structure for a patient interface

A positioning and stabilising structure for a patient interface has a pair of side straps, a top strap and a rear strap, the positioning and stabilising structure further including at least one strap with a chin engaging portion configured to bias a patient's chin towards a closed mouth position, to thereby reduce or eliminate mouth leak and / or a mouth blocking member or portion configured to engage and seal against the patient's mouth, to thereby reduce or eliminate mouth leak.
Owner:RESMED ASIA PTE LTD +1

Oral device to inhibit mastication and ingestion of solid food

The present invention is oral device that inhibits mastication and ingestion of solid food while minimizing intrusiveness and discomfort in other oral activities. This device is ideal for individuals following an all-liquid diet without relying on willpower alone. The oral device allows a full range of motion of the jaw and the wearer keeps the ability to open and close the mouth, allowing all oral functions other than chewing and swallowing solid food. In various embodiments of the invention, the oral device comprises a set of retainers worn over teeth or retainer bars bonded to, or integrated as part of the retainers. A set of flexible mastication barriers coupled to the retainers or retainer bars and extending from mandible to the maxilla on the lingual side of the mouth inhibit the movement of solid food to the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth for chewing. An artificial intelligence platform is implemented to improve fabrication of the oral device and predict and eliminate undercuts in the retainers or retainer bars.
Owner:MOJAVER MAHNAZ NINA DR

Tooth arrangement system based on condylar axis three-dimensional direction control, medium and method

The invention discloses a tooth arrangement system based on condylar axis three-dimensional direction control. Comprising a left and right condylar process center point setting program module, a collision detection program module, an opening and closing port motion program module, an occlusal plane adjustment program module, an automatic tooth arrangement program module, a dental arch line adjustment program module, a tooth movement program module, a growth prediction program module, an overlapping display program module and a movement amount output program module. According to the three-dimensional direction control tooth arrangement method based on the condylar axis, the real occlusal contact of the lower jawbone of a patient in an anticlockwise rotation mode and tooth arrangement controlled in the vertical direction can be simulated, the position of the middle and early contact point can be visually checked, and a doctor is assisted in formulating a more reasonable correction scheme.
Owner:SHANGHAI YINQI DENTAL TECH CO LTD

An embedded stainless steel fire extinguisher cabinet

The utility model relates to ship fire -fighting system technical field, proposes a kind of embedded stainless steel fire extinguisher cabinet, including the open mouth setting stainless steel cabinet, the inner bottom wall of the open mouth side of stainless steel cabinet is hinged to connect with inner frame, limit rotation structure is also arranged between the stainless steel cabinet and inner frame to limit rotation angle, the inner side wall of the inner frame is transversely slidably connected with multiple vertical rods, the top of vertical rod is all installed with rubber pressing block, the inside bottom end of inner frame is provided with seat, the seat is all transmission connection with rubber pressing block by holding trigger structure, the side of the closed stainless steel cabinet and inner frame is provided with clamping structure. Through the above technical scheme, the problem that the installed fire extinguisher in the prior art is not coordinated with the indoor furniture arrangement, and often due to ship vibration and wallboard falling off, is not only not beautiful but also not practical.
Owner:JIANGSU ZHENJIANG SHIPYARD GROUP

Mandibular advancement device with at least one protrusion

A mandibular advancement device includes an upper tray assembly and a lower tray assembly. The upper tray assembly includes an upper moldable component and an upper frame, and the lower tray assembly includes a lower moldable component and a lower frame. The device has a terminal point near the lingual side, and near the terminal point, at least one protrusion is provided on the upper frame and the lower frame. The at least one protrusion is configured to allow the patient's mouth to open and close and to maintain the relative front-to-back position of the upper frame and the lower frame, thereby allowing the device to keep the patient's airway open by advancing the mandible.
Owner:DCSTAR INC

Closed comedones patch

1. Name of the product in this design: Closed-mouth patch. 2. Purpose of this design: A mouth patch to improve mouth breathing. 3. The key design features of this product are the combination of shape and pattern. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key features: the front view. 5. This design is for a thin product; other views are omitted.
Owner:湖北优艾供应链有限公司

Cattle bone fusion cage driver convenient to adjust

The bovine bone fusion cage driver convenient to adjust comprises a handle, a clamping device is arranged, a fusion cage is arranged on the inner side of an elastic clamping piece, a rotating rod is rotated through a rotary knob, the rotating rod drives a rotating shaft and a driving gear to rotate, the driving gear drives a driven gear to rotate through the action of tooth meshing, and the driven gear drives the driven gear to rotate. Due to the effect of threaded connection, the driving gear rotates and drives the threaded sleeve to move forwards at the same time, the threaded sleeve exerts external force on the elastic clamping pieces, the elastic clamping pieces are made to get close to the middle, closing-up is achieved, the effect of clamping the fusion cage is achieved, then the reverse rotating knob is loosened, the threaded sleeve moves backwards to the initial position through the effect of threaded connection, and the fusion cage is clamped. At the moment, the external force acting on the elastic clamping piece disappears, the elastic clamping piece also restores to the initial open state, the device can be moved out, implantation is completed, the fusion cage is not subjected to any external force in the whole implanting and moving-out process, and the risk of loosening cannot occur.
Owner:SUZHOU GEMMED MEDICAL INSTR

Tendon removal device

ActiveCN117017433BDiagnosticsSurgeryIntermediate tendonNormal tissue
The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a tendon harvesting device. The tendon harvesting device comprises two tendon harvesting parts, both of which comprise an extension rod, a cylinder and a handle, the cylinder and the handle being arranged at both ends of the extension rod, the two ends of the cylinder being open, an opening being arranged on one side wall of the cylinder, the opening penetrating the wall along the thickness direction of the wall in which it is located to communicate with the inner cavity of the cylinder, and penetrating the wall in the length direction of the cylinder. The outer contour size of the cylinder of one of the two tendon harvesting parts is smaller than the inner cavity size of the cylinder of the other tendon harvesting part, so that the two cylinders can be sleeved together, and the openings on the two cylinders can be staggered. Closed-mouth tendon harvesting can be adopted while retaining the tendon bone end attachment point, reducing the risk of tendon rupture and damage to normal tissue during tendon harvesting. The device is simple to operate, easy to assemble and use, can reduce the difficulty of work, save working time, and has a simple structure, which is convenient for postoperative cleaning and disinfection.
Owner:PEKING UNIVERSITY THIRD HOSPITAL (THE THIRD CLINICAL MEDICAL SCHOOL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY)

Medical instrument tensile test device

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instrument tensile testing, and discloses a medical instrument tensile testing device which comprises a testing table and a supporting plate fixedly installed on the testing table, and two reinforcing rods are fixedly installed between the supporting plate and the testing table. A fixing assembly for fixing the circular medical instrument is arranged on the side wall of the supporting plate, firstly, the circular medical instrument is placed on a hook, then a baffle is rotated through a rotating shaft, at the moment, the baffle enters a first limiting groove, a limiting block enters a second limiting groove under the action of a spring, and therefore a closed opening is formed; and when the circular medical instrument is fixed in place, a telescopic air cylinder is started at the moment, the telescopic end of the telescopic air cylinder drives a displacement plate and a fixing assembly to slide backwards along a second sliding groove, and therefore stretching detection is conducted on the circular medical instrument.
Owner:ANHUI MANXINYI HEALTH IND DEVELOPMENT CO LTD

closed mouth patch

1. The name of the design product: closed mouth paste. 2. The use of the design product: mouth paste for improving mouth breathing. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: front view. 5. The design product is a flat product, omitting left view, right view, top view, and bottom view.
Owner:TIANJIN HOUDE HANFANG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Mandibular advancement device for facilitating circumduction of the mandible

PCT designated stage expiredWO2025128610A1OthrodonticsSnoring preventionMirror imageClosed mouth
A mandibular advancement device (MAD) facilitating protrusion, retraction, translation, and rotation of a mandible is provided. The MAD comprises a fit connector, and left and right bite tray assemblies. Each bite tray assembly, mirror images of each other, comprise top and bottom bite plates, hinge plate, pin, and circumduction anchor rod. The top and bottom bite plates cradle upper and lower teeth respectively, while the hinge plate facilitates mouth opening and closing via a pin connection to the top bite plate and secure yet mobile connections to the bottom bite plate via the circumduction anchor rod. This rod, insertable into elliptical cylinder holes and semi-cylindrical depressions, allows lateral translation and rotation between connected parts. The hinge plate incorporates a flexible member for mandible protrusion and retraction, teeth-like structures to maintain minimum advancement, and a tension prong for stable fit. Adjustable-length circumduction anchor rods cater to varying mandibular advancement needs.
Owner:LEE RANDY JR

Closed mouthed patch (two)

ActiveCN309625305SMouth breathingClosed mouth
1. The name of the design product: closed paste (two). 2. The use of the design product: mouth paste for improving mouth breathing. 3. The design points of the design product: the combination of shape and pattern. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: rear view. 5. The design product is a flat product, omitting left view, right view, top view, and bottom view.
Owner:TIANJIN HOUDE HANFANG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Semi-closed slot block stator core structure and technological process thereof

The invention discloses a semi-closed slot block stator core structure and a technological process thereof. The split type tooth comprises the tooth crown and the tooth, and the tooth crown and the tooth are connected in the mode that the protruding part is embedded into the concave part. In the winding stage, the stator is of an open slot structure, so that enameled wires are convenient to wind, and the winding efficiency and the slot fullness rate are improved. After winding is completed, the tooth crowns are inserted into the teeth, so that the stator is restored to be of a semi-closed slot structure, the problem of performance reduction caused by an open slot structure is avoided, and meanwhile the enameled wires are protected against damage. According to the structure, open slot winding is achieved through split design, the slot fullness rate is increased, the semi-closed slot structure is recovered through the combination of the tooth crowns and the teeth, and the motor performance and enameled wire safety are guaranteed. The manufacturing process comprises the steps of silicon steel sheet machining, winding, detection, tooth crown and tooth combination, finished product detection and the like. According to the stator core structure, the operation efficiency and the service life of the motor are effectively improved, and the stator core structure has remarkable technical advantages and application prospects.
Owner:BEIJING SCI & TECH HUAHUI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD

Virtual expression changing dynamic graphical user interface for electronic devices

1. The name of the design product: virtual expression change dynamic graphical user interface of electronic device. 2. The use of the design product: for an electronic device. 3. The design points of the design product: in the graphical user interface. 4. The picture or photo that best shows the design points: design 1 interface change state diagram. 5. Design 1 is designated as the basic design. 6. The use of the graphical user interface: to show virtual expression change dynamics, for example, when the user interacts with the robot, to respond to the voice information sent by the user. 7. The human-computer interaction mode of the graphical user interface: in the main view of design 1, the user sends food-related voice information, the interface jumps to the interface with a hungry expression as shown in the interface change state diagram of design 1; in the main view of design 2, the user sends voice information to share joy, the interface jumps to the interface with a surprised expression as shown in the interface change state diagram of design 2; in the main view of design 3, the user sends voice information that needs to be quiet, the interface jumps to the interface with a closed mouth expression as shown in the interface change state diagram of design 3; in the main view of design 4, the user sends voice information to rest, the interface jumps to the interface with a sleeping and drooling expression as shown in the interface change state diagram of design 4; in the main view of design 5, the user sends voice information that is unclear or inaccurate, the interface jumps to the interface with a questioning dynamic expression as shown in design 5 interface change state diagram 1, design 5 interface change state diagram 2; in the main view of design 6, the user sends food or drink-related voice information, the interface jumps to the interface with a burp dynamic expression as shown in design 6 interface change state diagram 1, design 6 interface change state diagram 2; in the main view of design 7, the user looks at the robot, the interface jumps to the interface with a blinking dynamic expression as shown in design 7 interface change state diagram 1, design 7 interface change state diagram 2; in the main view of design 8, the user sends voice information to praise, the interface jumps to the interface with a cute expression as shown in design 8 interface change state diagram 1, design 8 interface change state diagram 2.
Owner:HEFEI IFLYTEK TOYCLOUD TECH

Masseter trainer

The utility model relates to the technical field of oral muscle training, and discloses a masseter training device which comprises a fixing band and a mouth holding training device, two sets of massage areas are arranged in the fixing band, built-in massage balls are installed in the massage areas, a controller connecting assembly is installed on the fixing band, and the controller connecting assembly is connected with the mouth holding training device. A controller body is installed at the tail end of the controller connecting assembly, a secretion suction port is formed in the buccal trainer, and the controller connecting assembly extends outwards to form a trainer connecting line. According to the masseter training device, the upper teeth and the lower teeth of a patient are supported through the upper molar supporting face and the lower molar supporting face respectively, the maximum range of the opening degree is set to avoid dislocation, and the principle of opening is that the oral part is inflated, the inflation bag is filled, and the movement effect of opening and closing is achieved in the reciprocating state of filling and retracting of the inflation bag; basic opening and closing activities of the oral cavity are exercised, and the problem that the masseter of a user is inconvenient to fully train is solved.
Owner:HAIKOU PEOPLES HOSPITAL

Conveyor belt with pressing closing opening

The conveying belt comprises a conveying belt body, a plurality of abutting and pressing assemblies and an abutting assembly, the abutting and pressing assemblies are arranged along the peripheral face of the conveying belt body and along a conveying path at equal intervals, and each abutting and pressing assembly comprises a first mounting plate; a limiting plate and a pressing seat are arranged on the first mounting plate in a spaced mode, a pay-off gap is formed between the limiting plate and the pressing seat, a limiting notch is formed in the upper surface of the limiting plate, a mounting notch is formed in the upper surface of the pressing seat, and a pressing column is hinged into the mounting notch; the conveying belt body drives the abutting pressing assembly to move, the pressing column abuts against the abutting assembly, then moves towards one side of the limiting notch and extends into the limiting notch, the conveying belt body moves to drive the pressing column to move, and therefore the pressing column abuts against the abutting assembly and turns over, and the function of pressing the cable is achieved.
Owner:XIAMEN LAIPU ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD

Closed mouthed (three)

ActiveCN309625306SMouth breathingClosed mouth
1. The name of the design product: closed paste (three). 2. The use of the design product: mouth paste for improving mouth breathing. 3. The design points of the design product: the combination of shape and pattern. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: design 1 rear view. 5. The design product is a flat product, omitting design 1 left view, design 1 right view, design 1 top view, design 1 bottom view, design 2 left view, design 2 right view, design 2 top view, design 1 bottom view. 6. Design 1 is designated as the basic design.
Owner:TIANJIN HOUDE HANFANG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Adjustable mouth opening training device

The invention discloses an adjustable mouth opening training device which comprises a shell and is basically characterized in that a limiting sliding rod is arranged in the shell, an arc-shaped supporting plate is slidably connected to the outer side of the limiting sliding rod, a first piston cylinder is arranged in the shell, and a first piston block is slidably connected to the interior of the first piston cylinder; a traction mechanism is arranged between the first piston block and the arc-shaped supporting plate, a second piston cylinder is arranged in the shell, a second piston block is slidably connected into the second piston cylinder, a magnetic block is arranged at one end of the second piston block, an electromagnet is arranged in the second piston cylinder, and a third piston cylinder is arranged in the shell. A threaded rod is rotationally connected into the third piston barrel, a traction rod is arranged at one end of the threaded rod, and a third piston block is slidably connected to the outer side of the traction rod. The mouth opening size of a patient can be conveniently adjusted, mouth opening and closing training can be conducted on the patient, training is adjusted according to needs, and recovery of the patient is accelerated.
Owner:AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGDONG MEDICAL UNIV

Automatic locking device for upper cover of cooling fan

The utility model discloses an automatic locking device for an upper cover of a cooling fan in the technical field of computer accessory assembly, and aims to solve the problem of low manual operation efficiency of assembly of the upper cover of a cooling fan module in the prior art. The device comprises a machine table, a horizontal conveying line is arranged on the machine table, a positioning disc used for positioning a fan module is installed on the horizontal conveying line, a limiting plate is further installed on the machine table, a round opening is formed in the middle of the limiting plate, and a rotating disc is rotationally arranged in the round opening; the machine table is further provided with a driving assembly used for driving the rotating disc to rotate, a plurality of notches used for being connected with the heads of the bolts in a clamped mode are formed in the circumferential side of the rotating disc, and the machine table is further provided with an assembling assembly used for taking the bolts connected at the closed position in a clamped mode and installing the bolts on the fan module. The automatic assembling device is used for automatically assembling the upper cover of the cooling fan, automatic feeding and automatic mounting of bolts can be achieved, and the assembling efficiency of the cooling fan can be improved.
Owner:SUZHOU YONGTENG ELECTRONICS PROD

Air leak test device and method

To provide a new type air leak test device capable of easily setting a reference value for quality determination.SOLUTION: An air leak test device includes a set pressure supply unit 1, a main passage 2 connected to the set pressure supply unit 1, a work capsule 10 connected to an end of the main passage 2, a pressure supply valve 20 and an orifice 30 provided in the main passage 2, an absolute pressure sensor 50 that detects a pressure in the work capsule 10, and a controller 60. The controller 60 executes a pressure supply process for communicating the set pressure supply unit 1 with the work capsule 10 by controlling the pressure supply valve 20, and a closure maintaining process for maintaining the closed state of the work capsule. In the leak test of an inspection object, the quality of the inspection object is determined based on comparison with the average pressure value of the non-defective product pressure data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:FUKUDA CO LTD

Sterile isolation cover of interventional instrument

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a sterile isolation hood of an interventional instrument, the sterile isolation hood is a flexible bag, and the sterile isolation hood comprises a hood opening end with an open structure and a hood tail end with a closed structure; the sterile isolation cover has a folded state and an unfolded state; in the unfolded state, from the cover opening end to the cover tail end, the sterile isolation cover comprises a cover front portion, a cover middle portion and a cover rear portion, and the width size of the cover front portion is larger than or equal to the width size of the cover middle portion and larger than or equal to the width size of the cover rear portion. In the storage state, the cover middle part and the cover rear part are folded and stored in the cover front part, the outer surface of the cover middle part is adjacent to the outer surface of the cover rear part, and the inner surface of the cover middle part is adjacent to the inner surface of the cover front part. According to the scheme, the risk of cross contamination of the sterile isolation cover can be reduced, and the sterile effect of the sterile isolation cover is improved.
Owner:BEIJING ZHONGKE HONGTAI MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

Sputum suction device for nursing of old people

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and particularly relates to a sputum suction device for elderly nursing, a storage bottle is arranged on one side of an inner cavity of a base, a fixing seat is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the base, a negative pressure pump is fixedly connected to the fixing seat, and the liquid outlet end of the negative pressure pump communicates with an inner cavity of the storage bottle through a connecting pipe; the liquid inlet end of the negative pressure pump is communicated with a sputum suction tube; the device further comprises an opening assisting and pipeline limiting integrated assembly. The opening assisting and pipeline limiting integrated assembly comprises a fixing ring, and one side of the fixing ring is fixedly connected with a sliding rail plate. By means of the mouth opening assisting and pipeline limiting integrated assembly, in the sputum suction process, the two tooth pads are matched with each other to expand the mouth of a patient, the sputum suction pipe can smoothly stretch into the throat of the patient, and the problem that due to the fact that the mouth of the patient is closed or the mouth opening range is small, the sputum suction pipe cannot stretch into the throat of the patient, and normal sputum suction work is affected is solved.
Owner:绍兴市上虞人民医院

Band-Aid (Princess)

1. Name of the design product: Closed Mouth Sticker (Princess). 2. Use of the design product: A mouth sticker for improving mouth breathing. 3. Design key points of the design product: The combination of shape and pattern. 4. The picture or photograph that best shows the design key points: The front view of Design 1. 5. This design product is a thin product, and other views are omitted. 6. Design 1 is designated as the basic design.
Owner:杜鹏程

Blocking stent and blocking system

The application relates to a closure stent and a closure system, the closure stent comprising a covered stent and a one-way valve member, the one-way valve member being arranged in a hollow cavity or / and an extension cavity of the covered stent, the one-way valve member comprising a connected section and a free section, the connected section being connected to the covered stent in a circumferential direction away from one end of the free section, and the closure stent further comprising a self-recovery structure arranged on the free section, the self-recovery structure comprising a curling part away from an end part of the connected section, and the curling part having a shape memory function. The closure stent provided by the application has the design of the self-recovery curling edge, can increase the closing reliability, and can make the closure effect better without increasing the complexity of the operation and the operation time.
Owner:LIFETECH SCI (SHENZHEN) CO LTD